Follow this guide to beat Il Piantissimo in a race for a Shine Sprite in Super Mario Sunshine's Noki Bay Episode 5. Learn the best route and strategy!
Alright, welcome back to Noki Bay! This is Episode 5, and it's all about a race against a familiar face: Il Piantissimo. You'll need to have collected at least 20 Shines in Delfino Plaza to even get here, so you've clearly been doing great!
Walkthrough
- 1First things first, head to the start of the course. You'll see a rope leading up – follow it. At the top, you'll find Il Piantissimo. Talk to him, and he'll set up his flag. Your goal is to race him to it!
- 2As soon as the race starts, you'll want to use your Hover Nozzle. It's going to be your best friend for zipping between the platforms. Just keep moving forward!
- 3You'll come across a bouncing platform. Use it to get some extra height, which will launch you up high enough to easily hover the rest of the way to the flag.
- 4If you do this smoothly, you should be able to reach the flag in about 22 seconds. Il Piantissimo usually finishes around the 30-second mark, so beating him should be pretty straightforward. Just focus on keeping your momentum and using that Hover Nozzle effectively!
Tips
- Don't be afraid to use the Hover Nozzle liberally; it's designed for this kind of platforming.
- Try to get a good launch from the bouncing platform to give yourself plenty of airtime.
- Keep an eye on Il Piantissimo, but don't let him distract you too much – focus on your own path.
Successfully beating Il Piantissimo in this race will earn you a Shine Sprite!
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